Should Every Nail Have a Half Moon?

David Miller
David Miller
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Although Everyone Has a Nail Matrix Nail Matrix the Nail Matrix Is the Area Where Your Fingernails and Toenails Start to Grow. the Matrix Creates New Skin...

Should Every Nail Have a Half Moon?

Although everyone has a nail matrix

nail matrix
The nail matrix is the area where your fingernails and toenails start to grow. The matrix creates new skin cells, which pushes out the old, dead skin cells to make your nails. As a result, injuries to the nail bed or disorders that affect the matrix can affect your nail growth.
, not everyone will see or have a lunula
lunula
Fingernail moons are the rounded shadows at the base of your nails. A fingernail moon is also called a lunula, which is Latin for little moon. The place where each nail begins growing is known as the matrix. This is where the new cells are made that will make up the nail. The lunula is part of the matrix.
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on each nail. Those who do have a lunula may notice that they vary in appearance across each nail. Read on to learn more about what these half-moons look like, when their appearance could be cause for concern, and when to see your doctor.

What does half moon on nails indicate?

These half-moon shapes are called lunula in medical terms. This is common in every individual, those who cannot see lunula on their nails, means they have a vitamin deficiency or are suffering from a medical condition.

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Why is my lunula getting bigger?

The size of the lunula

An excessively large lunula may be an indication of problems with your cardiovascular system, heartbeat and low blood pressure. A large lunula is common in athletes but if it's present in a person who doesn't exercise, it could be an indication of stress.

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